Thursday, January 17, 2019

Hot Air Balloon Festival Araku

Andhra Pradesh’s Hot Air Balloon Festival at Araku Valley from January 18 to 20.
15 countries with 20 Hot Air Balloons participating in the festival being organized by AP Tourism in association with Delhi based E-Factor and Sky Walt, the names behind the popular Taj Balloon Festival in Agra. A team from Delhi was on a two-day visit to the Araku Valley to finalize the event location. The camping site and balloon festival venue has been identified and the festival will be organized on a par with international standards.
The Araku Hot Air Balloon Festival will feature 20 balloons from countries like the UK, Switzerland, the US., Japan, Malaysia and Taiwan. The specially shaped balloons will resemble iconic characters, such as Bruno Clown, Honey Bee, Baby Car and Happy Chicken.

araku hot air balloon festival


Araku Hot Air Balloon Festival




Hot air balloon festival araku

Hot air balloon festival araku

Hot air balloon festival araku

Hot air balloon festival araku

Hot air balloon festival araku

Hot air balloon festival araku


Araku Hot Air Balloon Festival


Highlights of the balloon Festival Araku


HOT AIR BALLOONING:
16 Balloons from 13 countries will fly over the magnificent Araku Valley presenting a visual delight for spectators on the ground and guests on board the balloons. There will be one morning flight followed by tethered flights in the evening. The night glows will be another grand spectacle where the inflated balloons will create a magic of light and colours to the accompaniment of music


PARA-MOTORING
The festival will see its share of hi octane adrenaline pumping flights by para motorists that are sure to wow the assembly of spectators



 
CAMP STAYS
Araku Balloon Festival presents a Glamping experience at Luxury Tents set up with all modern amenities and a thorough feel of the outdoors.




EXCURSIONS
The Picturesque Araku Valley has many facets for an explorer to seek. Daily guided excursions have been planned within the quantum of time in hand.
  




HOW TO REACH

The Total Distance between Visakhapatnam to Araku: 114 Kms (3 Hrs 15 Mins approx) 

Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley By Bus:
This route has many different types of buses operating. E. g. Non AC Airbus, AC Sleeper (2+1), Non AC Sleeper (2+1), Volvo A/C Deluxe Semi-sleeper, Volvo A/C Multi-Axle Semi-sleeper.  Government and private buses run frequently between Visakhapatnam and Araku Valley.

Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley By Train:
Trains are available from Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley, a journey of about 3 hours. Araku is the nearest railway station.

Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley By Car:
Hire a taxi from Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley to travel by road.








chance to win a hot air balloon flight at the Araku Balloon Festival.










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